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HCC HONOURS / 2026
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For MBBS, BDS and MDS students and eligible interns: celebrate your learning, your initiative and your creative voice. Choose your category and nominate yourself.
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EVERY JOURNEY HAS A PLACE
Find your kind of extraordinary.
Choose your course or creative pathway. 10 main categories covering 74 individual awards, for MBBS, BDS and MDS students and eligible interns.
10 CATEGORIES. 74 AWARDS. YOUR MOMENT.
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Parameters are nomination guidance. Final judging arrangements and deadlines will be confirmed by HCC. Selection is merit-based; nomination does not guarantee an award.
THE HONOURS EXPLORER
A place for
every kind of brilliance.
10 main categories. 74 awards in total, with one award for each listed honour. Explore education, entrepreneurship, innovation, clinical promise, creators, research and leadership. The HCC Healthcare Creator of the Year category forms the finale.
35 days until 6 December 2026
74 awards available
ALL HONOURSChoose your category. Nominate yourself. Share your learning.
Dentists in Education01 / 74
Dental Academic Excellence Award
Recognises outstanding student achievement in dental academic excellence award.
Dentists in Education02 / 74
Dental Student Educator of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in dental student educator.
Dentists in Education03 / 74
Excellence in Dental Learning Resources
Recognises outstanding student achievement in excellence in dental learning resources.
Dentists in Education04 / 74
Dental Peer Mentor of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in dental peer mentor.
Dentists in Education05 / 74
Excellence in Dental Demonstration
Recognises outstanding student achievement in excellence in dental demonstration.
Dentists in Education06 / 74
Dental Knowledge Communicator of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in dental knowledge communicator.
Dentists in Education07 / 74
Dental Academic Team of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in dental academic team.
Healthcare Entrepreneurship08 / 74
Student Healthcare Startup of the Year
For an operating student-led healthcare venture with a working offering and demonstrated progress.
Healthcare Entrepreneurship09 / 74
Healthcare Venture Debut Award
For an early-stage student-led healthcare venture with an idea or prototype and initial validation.
Healthcare Innovation10 / 74
Dental Innovation of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in dental innovation.
Healthcare Innovation11 / 74
Medical Innovation of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in medical innovation.
Healthcare Innovation12 / 74
Excellence in Affordable Healthcare Solutions
Recognises outstanding student achievement in excellence in affordable healthcare solutions.
Healthcare Innovation13 / 74
Digital Health Innovation Award
Recognises outstanding student achievement in digital health innovation award.
Healthcare Innovation14 / 74
Excellence in Patient Experience Innovation
Recognises outstanding student achievement in excellence in patient experience innovation.
Healthcare Innovation15 / 74
Student Healthcare Prototype of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in student healthcare prototype.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise16 / 74
Budding Orthodontist of the Year
Recognises a BDS student or intern demonstrating curiosity, academic understanding and promising supervised learning in orthodontics and dentofacial development.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise17 / 74
Budding Prosthodontist of the Year
Recognises a BDS student or intern demonstrating curiosity, academic understanding and promising supervised learning in prosthodontics and restorative rehabilitation.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise18 / 74
Budding Endodontist of the Year
Recognises a BDS student or intern demonstrating curiosity, academic understanding and promising supervised learning in endodontics and tooth preservation.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise19 / 74
Budding Periodontist of the Year
Recognises a BDS student or intern demonstrating curiosity, academic understanding and promising supervised learning in periodontology and gum health.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise20 / 74
Budding Oral Surgeon of the Year
Recognises a BDS student or intern demonstrating curiosity, academic understanding and promising supervised learning in oral surgery principles and safe clinical learning.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise21 / 74
Budding Pediatric Dentist of the Year
Recognises a BDS student or intern demonstrating curiosity, academic understanding and promising supervised learning in pediatric dentistry and child focused communication.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise22 / 74
Budding Oral Pathologist of the Year
Recognises a BDS student or intern demonstrating curiosity, academic understanding and promising supervised learning in oral pathology and diagnostic learning.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise23 / 74
Budding Oral Radiologist of the Year
Recognises a BDS student or intern demonstrating curiosity, academic understanding and promising supervised learning in oral medicine and dental imaging education.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise24 / 74
Budding Public Health Dentist of the Year
Recognises a BDS student or intern demonstrating curiosity, academic understanding and promising supervised learning in community dentistry and oral health prevention.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise25 / 74
Dental Case Presentation of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in dental case presentation.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise26 / 74
Excellence in Preclinical Dental Craftsmanship
Recognises outstanding student achievement in excellence in preclinical dental craftsmanship.
Dental Practice & Clinical Promise27 / 74
Dental Intern of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in dental intern.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts28 / 74
Dental Education Creator of the Year
A student creator explaining dentistry and oral health concepts with clarity, accuracy and appropriate sources.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts29 / 74
Breakthrough Dental Creator of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in breakthrough dental creator.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts30 / 74
Regional Influence Award
For dental content connecting meaningfully with a regional or local-language audience.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts31 / 74
Dental Thought Leadership Award — LinkedIn
For insightful dental commentary, professional conversations and knowledge sharing on LinkedIn.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts32 / 74
Excellence in Dental Photography
For an outstanding original dental photograph or photographic series.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts33 / 74
Dental Campus Storyteller of the Year
For student vlogs capturing dental college life, learning and the student journey.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts34 / 74
Behind the Practice — Dental Vlog Award
For clinic-based student vlogs explaining workflows and supervised learning with appropriate permissions.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts35 / 74
Excellence in Dental Podcasting
For an original dental podcast, audio series or interview programme.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts36 / 74
Dental Reel Excellence Award
For one outstanding original dental reel demonstrating creativity, clarity and execution.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts37 / 74
Dental Video Series of the Year
For a connected, multi-episode dental video series demonstrating consistent quality.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts38 / 74
People’s Choice Dental Mentor
An audience-choice category recognising a BDS student or intern who supports fellow learners. Voting arrangements will be announced; voting is not open here.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts39 / 74
Dental Meme Excellence Award
For an original dental meme or meme collection combining humour, relatability and creativity.
Dentists in Social Media & Creative Arts40 / 74
Oral Health Awareness Campaign of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in oral health awareness campaign.
Medical Education & Clinical Achievement41 / 74
Medical Academic Excellence Award
Recognises outstanding student achievement in medical academic excellence award.
Medical Education & Clinical Achievement42 / 74
Medical Student Educator of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in medical student educator.
Medical Education & Clinical Achievement43 / 74
Excellence in Clinical Reasoning
Recognises outstanding student achievement in excellence in clinical reasoning.
Medical Education & Clinical Achievement44 / 74
Medical Case Presentation of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in medical case presentation.
Medical Education & Clinical Achievement45 / 74
Excellence in Clinical Simulation
Recognises outstanding student achievement in excellence in clinical simulation.
Medical Education & Clinical Achievement46 / 74
Excellence in Evidence-Based Medicine
Recognises outstanding student achievement in excellence in evidence-based medicine.
Medical Education & Clinical Achievement47 / 74
Medical Peer Mentor of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in medical peer mentor.
Medical Education & Clinical Achievement48 / 74
Medical Intern of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in medical intern.
Medical & Collaborative Healthcare Creators49 / 74
Medical Education Creator of the Year
A student creator making medical and foundational health concepts easier to understand through accurate educational content.
Medical & Collaborative Healthcare Creators50 / 74
Breakthrough Medical Creator of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in breakthrough medical creator.
Medical & Collaborative Healthcare Creators51 / 74
Medical Storyteller of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in medical storyteller.
Medical & Collaborative Healthcare Creators52 / 74
Medical Comedy Creator of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in medical comedy creator.
Medical & Collaborative Healthcare Creators53 / 74
Excellence in Medical Illustration and Animation
Recognises outstanding student achievement in excellence in medical illustration and animation.
Medical & Collaborative Healthcare Creators54 / 74
Regional Language Medical Creator of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in regional language medical creator.
Medical & Collaborative Healthcare Creators55 / 74
Healthcare Creator Collaboration of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in healthcare creator collaboration.
Research & Scientific Communication56 / 74
Dental Student Researcher of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in dental student researcher.
Research & Scientific Communication57 / 74
Medical Student Researcher of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in medical student researcher.
Research & Scientific Communication58 / 74
Research Poster of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in research poster.
Research & Scientific Communication59 / 74
Research Oral Presentation of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in research oral presentation.
Research & Scientific Communication60 / 74
Science Communicator of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in science communicator.
Research & Scientific Communication61 / 74
Community Health Research Award
Recognises outstanding student achievement in community health research award.
Research & Scientific Communication62 / 74
Collaborative Research Team of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in collaborative research team.
Student Leadership & Community Impact63 / 74
Student Leader of the Year
An MBBS or BDS student bringing peers together through college leadership, teaching, service or community health activities.
Student Leadership & Community Impact64 / 74
Campus Initiative of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in campus initiative.
Student Leadership & Community Impact65 / 74
Community Healthcare Project of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in community healthcare project.
Student Leadership & Community Impact66 / 74
Mental Health Advocacy Award
Recognises outstanding student achievement in mental health advocacy award.
Student Leadership & Community Impact67 / 74
Excellence in Patient Communication
Recognises outstanding student achievement in excellence in patient communication.
Student Leadership & Community Impact68 / 74
MBBS–BDS Collaborative Initiative of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in mbbs–bds collaborative initiative.
HCC Premier Honours69 / 74
HCC Healthcare Creator of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in hcc healthcare creator.
HCC Premier Honours70 / 74
HCC Dental Student of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in hcc dental student.
HCC Premier Honours71 / 74
HCC Medical Student of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in hcc medical student.
HCC Premier Honours72 / 74
HCC Changemaker of the Year
Recognises outstanding student achievement in hcc changemaker.
HCC Premier Honours73 / 74
HCC Creative Excellence Award
Recognises outstanding student achievement in hcc creative excellence award.
HCC Premier Honours74 / 74
HCC Grand Honour
The programme’s highest overall honour for exceptional contribution to the healthcare student community.
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Explore the planned awards programme. These categories form the developing HCC Honours programme; final entry deadlines, judging criteria and selection arrangements will be announced before selection. Successful payment guarantees an invitation to attend, not winning an award. Partnerships do not influence selection. Dental clinical promise awards recognise student learning and supervised work; they are not specialist qualifications.
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